Bob Kreis's 80th Birthday Party

Bob and Mary Kreis have lived in Lake San Marcos for about 15 years. They have been involved in everything during this time and I do mean everything. Besides being president at one time or other of almost every club, Bob was president of the Community Association for 6 years, an arduous responsibility to say the least. Thursday night many notables in the community celebrated his 80th birthday with a gala dinner roast at the Country Club. It ended with a video I made using whatever I could dig up from my five years here taking photos and videos. It was very well received. The whole evening was a huge success thanks to the leadership of Norma Beall and a committee of extremely experienced and competent hosts and hostessses.

Norma checks in Florrie and Pierce Clifford.

Eli Whitney, the Master of Ceremonies, in the vestibule.

Mary Anne Hajovsky and Mary Lynch are greeted by Carol Alexander.

Art Pedersen and Joe Hajovsky

Bruce Seiler provided his fine audio/visual equipment for our entertainment.

Dian Pedersen and Mary Coffman before the bar.

Carol and Steve Hoostal with Theresa Hawker and June Ryan in front.

Joann and Jim Murphy with Rich and Sharon LaFarge.

Liz Nixon, Kathy Porter, and Katie Andrew.

Dave Hobbs

Jane and Ron Konig with Lisa Seiler.

Mary Howard, Joyce Roberts, Florrie Pierce and Carol Alexander.

Leonard Culotta and Marie Hatley, former Lake San Marcos residents, came from La Costa Glen.

The colorful, elegant centerpieces were done by Renate Engert.

Rena Peck, Joyce Roberts and Jack Anstine.

Sylvia Sherwood and Bob Burnham.

Jim and Nancy Broach with the Hajovsky's.

Red and Mary Coffman.

John and Katie Andrew led the speakers with a very witty recap of all Bob's involvements.

Liz Nixon shows the damage from Bob's relentless arm twisting for contributions to Casino Night.

Ken Beall remembers all of Bob's work publishing the Quail Call newsletter.

Mary Anne and Joe tell us how Bob saved The Yacht Club from extinction.

Edgar coaxes Bob to demonstrate his famous pole dancing routine.

Evie does a delightful Marilyn Monroe imitation singing Happy Birthday.

Attorney Ken Lounsbery gives Bob one Get Out Of Jail Free card (for a misdemeanor only).

Gene Williams laughs about good times with Bob.

John Porter, Bob's step son, describes what Bob has meant to his mother, Mary, and their family.

Mary and Bob at the birthday cake while we all sing Happy Birthday.